‘Tioga Smiles’ Gets New Mobile Dental Van

Tioga County Public Health unveiled its new Tioga Smiles Dental Mobile Van on Tuesday at the county office building in Owego. The health department retired its old mobile dental unit … thanks to an upgrade. Through the help of many sources, the department was... Read More.

Three Charged in Barton Drug Raid; Sent to Tioga Jail

On Monday, New York State Police Community Narcotics Team – Southern Tier, along with State Police Owego, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office and the Waverly Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 637 State Route 17C in Barton, Tioga County. The... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Charge 3 with Criminal Possession

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrests of three people of drug charges following separate traffic stops in the village of Owego. Deputies said they arrested 37-year-old Anna Smith of Owego, 42-year-old Douglas Forsyth of Barton and 59-year-old Micah LaPlante of Barton. All three... Read More.

UPDATED: Wild 110 mph Chase from Broome Ends in Owego

A 21-year-old woman from Adams, New York, was arrested Thursday after a pursuit through multiple jurisdictions. She’s been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs and issued 14 traffic citations, with more charges likely.On April 4 at approximately 6:02 p.m., New York State... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Arrest Men for Larceny and DWI

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports two recent arrests. In one case, deputies arrested 29-year-old Kirk Shultis of Spencer. He was charged with felony grand larceny. The charge resulted from a report of stolen scrap metal and cold patch road repair materials from the... Read More.

After Traffic Stop, Owego Man Faces Numerous Charges

An Owego man is facing nine charges including two misdemeanor counts after he was pulled over on State Route 17-C. State police said they arrested 31-year-old Christopher Short. His misdemeanor charges include driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation. Some of his infractions include drinking... Read More.

Four Arrested in Tioga County on Meth Charge

DRUGS ALSO SIEZED FROM ROOM AT TIOGA DOWNS. On March 27, members of the New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, Waverly Police Department and Vestal Police Department arrested Jessica R. Forsythe (age 35 of Corning) Mathew C. Smith (age 39 of Elmira) ... Read More.

Tioga County Deputies Make Multiple Arrests

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports the recent arrest of 43-year-old Martin Korsak of Crumm Road in Vestal. He was charged with felony Driving While Intoxicated, Refusing to Take Breath Test, Leaving the Scene of an Accident and numerous other counts. Deputies said the charges... Read More.

Newark Valley Women’s Choir Sings at State Capitol

Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend and Sen. Fred Akshar welcomed the Newark Valley High School Women’s Choir to the State Capitol on March 19 to celebrate 'Music in Our Schools Month.'(ALBANY) -- The New York State School Music Association and the National Association for Music... Read More.

Owego Troopers Arrest Barton Man for Stun Gun

On March 19 at approximately 2:30 p.m., New York State Police at Owego arrested Frederick F. Neal Jr., age 30 of Barton, NY, for the misdemeanor of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He was also issued several traffic tickets after a trooper from Owego... Read More.